Who We Are | OVATION CHURCH | Burleson, Texas

About Us

Ovation Church is a friendly, non-denominational Christian church in Burleson where people from different ages and backgrounds come together to worship Jesus, grow in their faith, and build genuine relationships.

When you join us on Sunday, you can expect modern worship, practical Bible-centered teaching, and a welcoming atmosphere where you can come as you are. We believe God’s Word is relevant to everyday life and that following Jesus brings real hope, purpose, and transformation.

Families are important to us, too. OC Kids provides a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can learn about Jesus in a way they can understand and enjoy.

Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years, you’re coming back to church after some time away, or you’re simply exploring what you believe, you are welcome at Ovation Church. There’s a place for you here.

Our Pastor

Pastor Jesse Shook

Pastor Jesse Shook is the Lead Pastor of Ovation Church and has a passion for helping people know God, grow in their faith, and experience the life-changing power of Jesus.

Jesse believes church should be a place where people can come as they are, encounter God, build genuine relationships, and discover how the truth of Scripture applies to everyday life. His preaching is practical, Bible-centered, and filled with faith that God is still working in people’s lives today.

Jesse and his wife, Angela, are proud parents of their adult children, Cole and Addison. Together, they are committed to building a healthy, welcoming church where people of every generation can find community, grow spiritually, and use their gifts to make a difference.

Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years, are returning to church, or are simply exploring faith, Pastor Jesse wants you to know there is a place for you at Ovation Church.

What We Believe

Holy Bible

We believe The Holy Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority for determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, the Bible is inspired, infallible and inerrant. (Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)

Trinity

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for humanity and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on third day according to scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. (Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1,14, 20:28; Philippians 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 2:5, 3:16)

We believe man is saved by grace alone, through personal faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human effort. Through repentance of our sins, we receive forgiveness of our sins. Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Jesus Christ, thus allowing us to be redeemed. (Romans 10:9-10; Acts 3:19, 16:31; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 9:22)

Sanctification

We believe in sanctification, the on-going process of yielding to God's Word and the Holy Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ's character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Romans 8:29, 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18; 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3; Hebrews 2:11)

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Two Gifts of the Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the Church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection and confirm the power of the Gospel. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Word of God and should never be used in violation of biblical parameters. (Romans 1-11, 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; Ephesians 4:16; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:5-16; Hebrews 2:4; 1 Peter 4:10)

Two Sacraments

We believe that the ordinances of the Church, by the command of Jesus Christ, are water baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper, both of which are administered to those who are born again. Water Baptism - Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Communion - A unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread and grape juice (the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross. (Matthew 26:26-29, 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, 8:12, 36-38, 10:47,48; 1 Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-26)

Heaven and Hell

Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After living on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally with the Devil and the Fallen Angels. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. (Matthew 5:3,12,20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34, 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; John 5:11-13, 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 9:27, 11:16; 1 Peter 1:4; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8)

Second Coming